Thai Simmered Chicken

Yield: 1 Servings
Categories: Chicken, Thai
1Chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
Salt
2qtWater
3Stalks fresh lemon grass
8slFresh galangal (or fresh ginger)
6Garlic cloves, smashed
6Fresh Thai "bird" chiles *
8Shallots, sliced
6Fresh kaffir lime leaves (optional)
1/4cThai fish sauce (nam pla)
1/2tsSugar
1/4cFresh lime juice
1/2cTightly packed fresh coriander leaves
1/4cFresh Thai basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1tsBlack pepper
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